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Rowe Redick Obituary
He is best remembered as a loving, caring, generous husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Rowe Dean was born in Kansas to the late John Ray and Cecile Redick. During his youth, he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He was an avid fan of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team where he attended college.
He married his high school sweetheart, Julia, in 1955, and moved with his family to Alaska in 1960. Rowe Dean worked for the Department of Transportation in Fairbanks, Valdez and Anchorage. He served as the director of the Southcentral region until his retirement in 1987.
Rowe Dean was active in several youth programs in which his children participated. He was involved as a board member, coach and umpire, and was his children's biggest fan.
He and Julia enjoyed the years after his retirement traveling, playing golf, visiting with family, old friends and making new ones. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Rowe Dean is survived by his wife of 56 years, Julia; and his children, Rick and wife Bonnie of Fairbanks, Rory and wife Julie of Anchorage, Darren and wife Deanna of Redmond, Wash., Darrel and wife Heidi of Anchorage, and Marcy and partner Kelley of Charlotte, N.C. Rowe Dean is also remembered by his siblings, Robert, Alma, Joyce, Betty, Sondra and Jerry.
His brother Donald preceded him in death.
Rowe Dean loved spending time with his 14 grandchildren, Brittney, Brenna, Ryan and wife Kortney, Joseph, Rowe, Lauren, Rori, Brett, Kelly, Samantha, Teresa, Avery and Tanner.
Services were held privately for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rowe Redick
Brain and Deanna Price
June 1, 2011
Kelly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that your grandpa was very special to you. Love you.
Pati Rhea
May 31, 2011
Darrel,
I am so sorry to hear that your father died. Pease know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leroy Barker
May 26, 2011
Redick family,
I had the pleasure of working with Dean on several matters for DOT. He was a good man and will be much missed. My condolences to the family.
Leroy Barker
retired lawyer
Portland, Oregon
DOT&PF Right of Way
May 26, 2011
Rory and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. It's not easy to lose a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 25, 2011
The years spent in DOH with the likes of Dean, Van Cothern, Woody, Andy and others cast a warm blanket of memories as time lowers its curtain. Dean was a "good" one. My good fortune was to know him and our misfortune to lose him. tom kouremetis
May 25, 2011
Dear Judy,boys and Marcy so sorry for your loss. Dean was a great guy and truly loved his family and friends. Love Kay Entzel
Anita & Marv Hansen
May 25, 2011
Julia and Family,
Long ago, there was a plan that God put into motion for a little boy! That little boy grew into a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, leader and a friend to many. Dean touch so many lives with his wisdom.
Dean has left us, but his memories fill our hearts. Can't you see him taping Service High Girls basketball games, watching Marcy playing softball, strolling through DOT/PF, and his wonderful smile as he watched Brittney.
Our prayers are with you guys and know that God has his arms around during this time..God Bless you!! Anita and Marv.
May 25, 2011
Sorry to hear of Dean's passing. I knew him many years in the Valdez DOT, and he was great to work with. He will be missed
Maurice Wilson
Jim Padberg
May 25, 2011
Darren, I am very sorry for your loss. My Dad passed away last year.
Donald Morfield
May 24, 2011
Dean was certainly one of the last of the “good guys”, I am so sorry we have lost him. He was a friend, an excellent mentor, and the very best boss I had during the many years we both spent working for the State of Alaska—Department of Highways in the 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s, and later with ADOT. God Speed and rest in peace my friend on your next journey.
Betty Foster
May 24, 2011
Julia the time we spent together in February was very special. Rowe and you both looked so well and we are so thankful to have seen you both. Our prayers are with you dear friend.
Keith and Betty
Bob and Joyce Welton
May 24, 2011
Wonderful memories of time spent with my Uncle. I wish we could have lived closer and spent more time together. Especially enjoyed the trip to Alaska and the wonderful visit we had. Dean, you will be missed. Our thoughts, prayers, and love to Aunt Judy and the family. Love, Bob and Joycce Welton
May 24, 2011
Dean was quite a guy! I especially enjoyed the times we just sat around and discussed events of the day. He always injected a sense of humor into all of our talks. He was a great uncle. I will miss him.
Jay Welton
Kelly Redick
May 24, 2011
Grandpa,
I will miss you with all my heart. I wish I had learned how to wiggle my ears as well as you could!
Love always,
Kelly
May 24, 2011
What a dear Uncle and friend we had in Uncle Rowe. I will miss him.
Rebecca
Stephanie Webb
May 24, 2011
You are all in my heart and prayers
Hesden Scougal
May 23, 2011
The face of Alaska's transportation, especially Anchorage is the result of his dedication to the A_Mats and the Highway system. A dear friend and he will be missed .
May 22, 2011
Dean was a very special friend to us, and we miss him so much. We have beautiful memories of all the great times we had with him and his family. we love you all. Jim & Donna
Kelley
May 22, 2011
So glad to have had "dad" in my life for the same 5 years that my love of his daughter and grandson blessed my life! Dean, you will always have a special place in my heart! Love you and miss you so much!
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